USC Schedule of Classes

Theoretical foundations, models, values, and assumptions underlying psychological counseling; cross-cultural perspectives, ethical and legal considerations.

History of the field of counseling and professional identity development for counselors are addressed. Examination of current legal, ethical, and other professional issues in counseling.

Framing the graduate experience for masters students. Establishing a professional foundation and philosophy as educators.

Application of learning theories to the design of second language instruction and student assessment to promote motivation, investment, self-regulation and engagement among language learners.

The role of the school counselor. An overview of key elements in increasing access to and equity for primary and secondary education for all students.

Assessment practices and strategies in English language instruction with special attention to learner differences (social, cultural, physical, intellectual) that influence academic performance. Open only to MAT TESOL and TESOL (online) students.

Issues related to accountability theory and practice in urban education settings. Open only to Ed.D. students.

Diversity issues in urban educational settings. Open only to Ed.D. students.

Theories, principles, and concepts of leadership in urban K-12 schools and institutions of higher education. Open only to Ed.D. students.

Examination of the political and academic issues affecting gifted and high-ability students. Psycho-social reasons contributing to achievement and underachievement. Institutional and personal factors inhibiting potential.

Recognizing the talent and potential of gifted and high ability students. How gifted education can be generalized to affect the education of all students.

Logic and methods of quantitative data analysis in the examination of educational issues and the framing of solutions for them. Open only to Ed.D. students.

Logic and methods of qualitative data analysis in the examination of educational issues and the framing of solutions for them. Open only to EdD students.

Theories and process of career development; principles of career and leisure planning and counseling applicable throughout life.

Various research designs and their appropriateness for addressing different research questions. Threats to validity and other challenges in research. Basic statistical methods and their use. Recommended preparation: beginning statistics course.

Planning and implementing effective educational services for students receiving special education services. Potential interventions for family support. Coordination of services.

Developing effective educational interventions for students with disabilities. Formal and informal assessment. Curriculum strategies.

Selection and evaluation of media and technologies in support of instructional design based on a survey of current research and recommendations.

Overview of the concepts and procedures for assessment and evaluation of individual and overall performance in various learning environments.

Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Formulation and design of effective instruction; emphasis on analysis of media characteristics and instrumentation requirements. Duplicates credit in the former EDPT-571.

Students collaboratively design and deliver synchronous and asynchronous online language learning opportunities. Students become versatile with adapting content, technical aspects of video-conferencing and interactional dynamics

Selected topics in various areas of education.

Students identify and research problems of practice particularly pertinent in urban learning. The presentation of problems of practice requires the use of sound evidence-based research.

Overview of Title IX and gender issues in institutions of higher education and implications for public schools.

Theory and practice of outcomes assessment, program evaluation, and research design in postsecondary educational administration.

Globalization as a distinct phonemenon. Assessment of impact of globalization on educational systems and institutions.

The genesis and facilitation of creative ideas in educational practice. The transformation of creativity into innovation and entrepreneurship.

Contemporary perspectives on learning and motivation. Strategies and tools for identifying, diagnosing, and solving learning and motivational challenges and opportunities.

Preparation, design, and analysis of an education-related problem. Prerequisite: EDUC 723. Open only to doctoral students.

A review of laws governing mandated reporting of child and elder abuse, the procedures involved, as well as etiology, effects, and treatment interventions.

Theory, research, and practice of group counseling. Includes laboratory experience.

Supervised clinical work with clients, including adults, couples, children, and families. Graded CR/NC.

Logic and methods of qualitative data analysis in the examination of educational issues and the framing of solutions for them.

Designed to follow Advanced Qualitative Research, focuses on data analysis in the qualitative research tradition, writing and publishing from qualitative data.

Introduction to systems of English language and language in use. Contrasts systems of English to other languages to identify issues of interest for language teachers.

General introduction to curriculum and instruction (pedagogy) affecting teaching and learning across disciplines, grade levels, and different social contexts of schooling.

Examines how environmental, pedagogical, and curricular choices can be cultivated with greater knowledge of culture, gender, orientation, race, learning differences and language.

Understanding of language development and the connection between language and learning in school, across all curricular areas.

Examine how sociologists and organizational theorists conceptualize institutions, stasis, and change. Learn to apply these perspectives to pressing issues of educational equity.

Research on the preparation of teachers for diverse populations. Measures of teacher quality and student achievement. Existing practices in teacher education from multiple perspectives.

Literacy theories as practiced in urban, teacher education and professional development settings using an inquiry approach to examine best practice. Open to docoral students only.

Design, collection, and analysis of survey data; survey analysis techniques including classical test theory, item response theory, differential item functioning, scaling, linking.

Local, national, and global economic and policy environments and their effect on institutional policies and practices.

Current organizational, state, and federal policies impacting urban postsecondary education.

Analysis of motivational principles; diagnosis and solutions to motivation gaps in learning environments; and motivation and efficacy theories and principles. Open to doctoral students only.

Collecting, analyzing, and using quantitative data to solve problems of practice and in evaluating educational institutions, programs, and policies.

Examines the role of instructional leaders in improving student performance; current issues in curriculum design and implementation; and effective instructional leadership approaches for school improvement.

Major issues facing educators in the 21st century. Emphasis on how educational policy can focus on incentives for schools to improve student learning.

The role of the principal as an instructional leader with a focus on improving student achievement.

The role of the superintendent in establishing a focus on student achievement and holding school sites accountable. How superintendents support student learning through leadership.

Effective policy-making and constructing alternatives.

Designed to help leaders apply research about learning and motivation to the strengthening of organizational performance in organizations around the world.

Addresses communication strategies that leaders use to facilitate positive change in their organization. Reinforces written, non-verbal, and verbal communication skills through leadership situations.

Leadership, problem solving, communication, research, reflection, and professional dispositions will concurrently expand. Candidates will acquire the knowledge and skills to identify and implement economic change.

Focuses on learning issues related to building organizational capacity for change through leadership and development of personnel within an organization.

Credit on acceptance of consulting project.

Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Preparation on initial dissertation proposal. Graded CR/NC.

A survey and critical analysis of selected research and literature. Graded CR/NC. Admission to the Ed.D. program.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.